It was Stratoz’s birthday, and he asked me to take a photo of him in our front yard, by the brand new Sunflower, holding a sheet of glass destined for a lizard stepping stone for Snowcatcher. Gardens and glass are two of Stratoz’s favorite things, so this is an apt portrait, and also the final one in his Flickr Project 365, which he started the previous year on his birthday. The year has been one of growing creativity and more collaboration in our art, with our mosaic house numbers(observe the glimpse of “45” through the porch), and the Fruit of the Spirit commission.
When we met in 1986, Stratoz was already drawing intricate doodles with colored pencils, but starting Nutmeg Designs, and making art that expresses our spirit and brings joy was not what we predicted. We have both evolved into our “two-studio-one-bedroom-rowhouse” and my heart is happy that we were blessed to celebrate another birthday weekend(my birthday was July 29th, and July 30th is celebrated by annexation.)
Are you part of a creative couple? Tell me about someone who supports you, inspires you, and is creative with you. Creativity is not limited to art. It informs all joyful things.
I think the best part of this post (except for the lizard, of course) is the three-day celebration! Happy birthday to both of you! You do have a magnificent partnership I truly admire!
We are partners on our bikes, with our photography, and soon on my knitting machine. He’s also wanting to learn to quilt, but only via machine, no hand stitching. He didn’t care much for crochet hooks, either, although he did try!
You and your Lizard are another dynamic duo!
How sweet that meeting thar led to so long walking side-by-side.
Yes, more sweetness than I ever imagined.
I think that is wonderful that you and your husband are able to share your work and hobbies! I love it when my husband and I can collaborate on something. Great picture! Love the sunflowers and the glass!
Glad to hear of more collaboration!